Lead the financial organisation for the Growth geography with responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of financial matters in accordance with Pearson policies and practices including: financial management analysis, commentary and reporting, business planning and forecasting, and delivery of KPIs as defined by the Pearson CFO. Key business partner and advisor to the President of Growth and a member of the Growth senior leadership team, advising on all financial matters related to sales & marketing, customer relationships, in-country delivery and local product development where agreed with Global Product. Ensure sustainable profit growth.

The position requires availability to travel to China, Hong Kong, India, Middle East, South Africa, Mexico and Brazil, as well as to have the flexibility to accommodate the time difference of the Growth Markets. Travel to the US may also be required to attend finance leadership team meetings.

Main activities/responsibilities:

Strategy:

Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making

Experience in a multinational organization (preferred but not required)

Experience living and working in emerging markets (preferred but not required).

Availability to travel extensively to Growth markets in dates that are agreed upon by the local MD and the President of Growth, on the basis of each market’s sales season, holiday seasons and business requirements.

Flexibility to connect virtually from home country at evening and early morning hours to accommodate working across the wide range of time zones in countries across the Growth markets